the art of thesketchbook

Why sketchbooks are the best:

1. a place to do visual research2. a place to test out new ideas/materials3. record where you’ve been and what you’ve done4. you can carry it with you & keeps everything in one place5. you can always paint/collage over it (it’s never RUINED)6. you never have to call it “finished” if you don’t want to

How can sketchbooks be used?

Draw what you see:

Audrey Flack

Audrey Flack

Record your thoughts, feelings, & ideas:

Lynda Barry

Lynda Barry

Document your travels/adventures:

Ms. Seelaus’ sketchbook!

Sophie Binder

Sophie Binder

Craig Thompson

Analyze & “dissect” something:

Jenny Keller

Jenny Keller

Candy Jernigan

Candy Jernigan

Record & show information:

Hannah Hinchman

John Clapp

Experiment with materials:

John Clapp

Dan Eldon

Dan Eldon

Teesha Moore

Teesha Moore

John Copeland

Sabrina Ward Harrison

Sabrina Ward Harrison